Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America / Claudia Durst Johnson.
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TextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., 2008Description: v, 215 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: 9780786430802 (softcover : alk. paper) :Subject(s): Theater -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States | Theater -- Religious aspects -- Christianity | Theater -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryDDC classification: 792.097309034 LOC classification: PN2049 | .J57 2008Summary: "This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index.
"This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.
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